‘Masterclass under pressure’ – Musheer Khan’s marathon knock in Duleep Trophy leaves internet abuzz

Musheer Khan (Source – Twitter/X)

Musheer Khan produced a batting masterclass in the ongoing Duleep Trophy the 19-year-old showed tremendous grit, determination, and maturity to turn the tables for India B. They were 94/7 at one stage of the game after their middle order was completely exposed, with Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant, and Sai Kishore scoring in single digits while Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar failing to even open their tally.

There was pressure on Musheer, who played some brilliant cricket on Day 1 and 2 of the Duleep Trophy. He stitched a staggering partnership of 205 runs with Navdeep Saini, which changed the dynamics of the game. India A was in a position of domination but Musheer wreaked havoc, which brought India B back into the contest.

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He made 181 runs and sent a message to the selectors keeping a close eye on the tournament to figure out potential future stars. Meanwhile, this was not the first time when Musheer played a vital knock under pressure. The Mumbai batter made an unbeaten 203 against Baroda in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final earlier in the year, 55 against Tamil Nadu in the semi-final, and 136 in the second innings of the final against Vidharbha.

The youngster has been a force to reckon with in red-ball cricket and his 181 against the senior India pacers would give him plenty of confidence. The likes of Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, and Khaleel Ahmed dominated the first two sessions of Day 1 but once Musheer got into the groove, he took control of everything. He was mature enough to take responsibility as batting with a tailender is never an easy task.

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Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav got the better of Musheer in the 111th over of the game Kuldeep smiled with relief while the dressing room gave Musheer a well-deserved standing ovation. Senior batter KL Rahul too congratulated Musheer, while he was on his way back to the pavilion.

Here’s how X reacted to Musheer’s marathon knock:

MUSHEER KHAN HIT A SIX TO THE ROOF OF CHINNASWAMY STADIUM. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/QVyFXcHndJ

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 6, 2024

STAND UP & SALUTE, THE CHAMPION, MUSHEER KHAN 👌

94/7 to 299/8 with Musheer Khan scoring 181 runs, He missed a well deserving Double Hundred. pic.twitter.com/zXdW4jTX8t

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 6, 2024

What a masterclass in under pressure 👏
Musheer Khan 🙌🏼#DuleepTrophy https://t.co/z85VrVIOaW

— Vikas Singh (@vikasthakur02) September 6, 2024

Musheer Khan, WHAT AN INNINGS🥵🔥!! 183(373)❤️#Musheerkhan#DuleepTrophy2024 pic.twitter.com/szDqOyZ5yi

— CRICKET SPOTLIGHT (@CricSpotlight17) September 6, 2024

Young Talent #MusheerKhan pic.twitter.com/WM5zbX7ZrP

— WICKETWIZARD (@wicketwizard_) September 6, 2024

Not Comparing.

If Musheer Khan replaces Sarfaraz Khan in his debut Test for India in the future, it could be similar to the story of the Waugh brothers where Waugh replaced Waugh.🤩🎉❤️❤️❣️ pic.twitter.com/UVpHlT7fZw

— priya (@priya74783) September 6, 2024

MUSHEER KHAN, The Superstar…!!!! 🫡

India B were 94/7 and from then he scored 181 runs from 373 balls including 16 fours & 5 sixes and take India B total 299 runs – What a Marathon Knock by Musheer. 🔥#DuleepTrophy2024 pic.twitter.com/Mete1KCCkh

— Speed Sports (@Sheikh_chilli19) September 6, 2024

STAND UP & SALUTE, THE CHAMPION, MUSHEER KHAN 👌

94/7 to 299/8 with #Musheerkhan scoring 181 runs, He missed a well deserving Double Hundred. pic.twitter.com/vAZm8HBZ5A

— Kailash Kumar (@Kailash20927213) September 6, 2024

MUSHEER KHAN – The run machine in Domestic cricket. 💪

– Musheer is here to rule….!!!!❤️ pic.twitter.com/RTF03fiE09

— priya (@priya74783) September 6, 2024